# Night Market-Inspired Dining Nelson Chow’s Interior Was Inspired by Kopitiams By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-02-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communal-dining References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/02/24/old-street-kobiteh-restaurant-interior-by-nelson-chow/) Nelson Chow’s inspiration for the [interior design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-ink-food-market) of the Old Street Kobiteh restaurant was the famous 1920s [Malaysian coffee shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pang-pang-kopi) called ‘kopitiam,’ which gathered people in close proximity table arrangements for communal dining. Located in the Popcorn shopping mall in Hong Kong’s Tseung Kwan O district, Old Street Kobiteh restaurant consists of an 11-meter long [communal table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-franois) that accommodates 30 units, each decorated with a unique patterned decoration from the Malaysian streetscape. The rest of the seats are at the bar, creating a fun and incorporated environment for all diners who choose to eat there. Communal dining is an aspect that is long forgotten by most of the individualistic cultures such as that of North America. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Communal Dining:** Embracing communal dining experiences to create a sense of community and connection in the restaurant industry. - **Night Market-inspired Design:** Using the vibrant and eclectic atmosphere of night markets as inspiration for restaurant interior design. - **Localized Decorations:** Incorporating unique patterned decorations from local streetscapes to create an authentic and culturally immersive dining experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can explore communal dining concepts to attract customers and foster a sense of community. - **Interior Design Industry:** Designers can take inspiration from night markets to create unique and visually engaging restaurant interiors. - **Home Decor Industry:** Home decor brands can offer localized decorations to consumers looking to incorporate cultural elements into their dining spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage-Honoring Food Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kam-pek.md) - [Nostalgic Music Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bun-house-disco.md) - [Modernist Burger Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omg-burger-i.md) - [Street-Food Stall Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gageenang.md) - [Thoughtfully Designed Compact Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loong-noodles.md) - [Glossy Ceramic-Pillared Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/town-restaurant.md) - [Retro Singaporean Coffee Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chin-mei-chin-confeciontary.md) - [Paired-Back Chinese Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairedback-chinese-restaurant.md) - [Intimate Noodle Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calgary-noodle-bar.md)